Direction and Movement - Worksheet

This Direction and Movement worksheet is a fun and interactive way for children to grasp the concepts of direction and turning. In the first part of the worksheet, students are asked to imagine they are a postman delivering parcels and to follow a series of instructions that guide them through a virtual neighbourhood. Starting at a designated point, they must move forward to the end of the street, execute quarter turns both clockwise and anticlockwise, and navigate through the streets to find the correct house. The final instruction leads them to circle the house on their right, where they are supposed to deliver the parcel. This exercise not only teaches direction and movement but also encourages spatial awareness and the ability to follow a sequence of steps.

The second part of the worksheet switches focus to a turtle character that requires directional guidance. Children must first identify the direction of the turtle's turn by circling the correct answer from given options, such as a clockwise half turn or an anticlockwise quarter turn. They are then tasked with drawing the path the turtle takes on a grid by following a set of directions that involve moving a certain number of squares and making specific turns. The activity concludes with placing a cross on the square where the turtle finishes its journey. This section of the worksheet helps reinforce understanding of turns and direction while also incorporating basic counting and grid navigation skills.